IAF prepared for any mission

Outgoing IAF Chief Major-General Ido Nehushtan said on Sunday that the Israeli Air Force is well prepared for its missions. Nehushtan's statement came in response to a question which inquired about the IAF's readiness for a large military strike. The reference to Iran was clear and resonated. Nehushtan retired from the IDF this week, after 37 years in service. Maj.-Gen. Amir Eshel, Israel's new IAF chief, echoed his predecessor's sentiment upon taking office. During his time in office, Nehushtan conducted himself very carefully, keeping a low profile for the most part; despite the fact that the scope of the IAF's operations under his command were hardly modest.